Imaging Services Student Tech

UPMC • Altoona, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting with imaging procedures under the supervision of a Radiologist or Technologist. Responsibilities include operating complex imaging equipment, performing daily equipment checks, assisting with contrast setup, ensuring quality images while adhering to safety protocols, and managing patient records in the Radiology Information System. The position requires maintaining clinical proficiency and completing all assigned competencies and equipment skills.

Requirements

• Must be an active 2nd year student in ARRT, ARDMS, CNMT, or NMCTB approved school.
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Responsibilities

• Depending on modality, may utilize complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, reconstruction and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol under the supervision of a Radiologist or Technologist.
• May perform daily equipment inspections, warm up procedures and follow Quality Control Program under supervision of a Technologist.
• Assist Radiologist and Technologist setting up contrast; however, will never be responsible for loading or priming the injector.
• Obtain quality images while following radiation safety standards and protocols.
• Assist with positioning and performing exams, but should never hold the detector or patients for Radiation procedures.
• Arrive patients, track exams, scan scripts, and schedule exams in the Radiology Information Systems.
• Assist Radiologist and Technologist in performing modality specific exams.
• Maintain clinical proficiency for all completed competencies and equipment skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed